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ARmstRoNg CouNty VA outPAtieNt CliNiCKlingensmith Building
313 Ford Street, Suite 2BFord City, PA 16226
724.763.4090
ClARioN CouNty VA outPAtieNt CliNiCAC Valley Medical Center855 Route 58, Suite One
Parker, PA 16049724.659.5601
CRANBeRRy towNsHiP VA outPAtieNt CliNiCFreedom Square
1183 Freedom Road, Suite A101Cranberry Township, PA 16066
724.741.3131
lAwReNCe CouNty VA outPAtieNt CliNiCRidgewood Professional Centre
1750 New Butler RoadNew Castle, PA 16101
724.598.6080
miCHAel A. mARzANo VA outPAtieNt CliNiC295 North Kerrwood Drive, Suite 110
Hermitage, PA 16148724.346.1569
VA Butler Healthcare…providing quality health care
to our nation’s Veterans
form 529MV-01 published 3-11
www.butler.va.govMaking Lives BetterⒸ
Veterans Program
Minority
to learn more about minority Veterans care, services and specialty needs, contact the VA Butler minority Veterans Program Coordinator at 800.362.8262, ext. 4318 or the Center for minority Veterans at 202.461.6191 or online at www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/index.asp
the minority Veterans Program acknowledges the diversity and unique character of our Nation’s Veterans and helps address the special needs of the following five groups:
• AfricanAmericans
• AsianAmericans
• HispanicAmericans
• NativeAmericans(includesAlaskanNatives,AmericanIndiansandNativeHawaiians)
• Pacific/CaribbeanIslanders
The Minority Veterans Program PROMISES that Veterans will…
• receiveequalserviceregardlessofrace,origin,religion,orgender
• eliminatebarriersinattemptstoreceiveVAservices
• betreatedwithrespectanddignitybyallVAserviceproviders
Freedom is the open window through which
pours the sunlight of the human spirit and
human dignity.Herbert Hoover”
“
Our Promise to YouHow does the VA support minority Veterans? The VA Butler Healthcare minority Veterans Program Coordinator (mVPC) educates minority Veterans about their rights and helps them to take advantage of and participate in VA benefits programs.
the Advisory Committee on minority Veterans offers support services to minority Veterans from professionals who are educated about minority-related issues and have specialized training.
the Veteran Business and economic Development outreach Program helps minority Veteran business owners. It provides education on establishing a business, financing, and acquiring government contracts. It also provides Veterans with a working knowledge of contracting, marketing techniques, networking, relationship building, and more.
How the Minority Veterans Program Coordinator (MVPC) assists you• Promotestheuse of VA programs, benefits, and services• Makesbenefitsandservicesmore accessible to minority Veterans
• educates Veterans and their family members about VA benefits and
services in their area
• Targetsoutreach efforts to minority Veterans through community organizations
• Supportsandinitiatesactivities to educate VA staff about the unique needs of minority Veterans
• TakesactiononbehalfofminorityVeteransbyidentifyinggapsinservicesandimproving those services
TheMinorityVeteransProgramCoordinatorisavailabletomeetone-on-onewithVeteransandtheirfamilies.Confidentialityofallconversationsisensured.
Individual Consultation is Available